Forecasters said driving would be extremely dangerous or impossible in parts of the region as the snow forced the closure of the Erie, Pa., airport on Friday.

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President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to install loyalists have left officials fearful that he intends to carry out his threats of retribution but hopeful that rule-of-law norms can hold.

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Little Rock, Arkansas, police were investigating an "isolated" shooting on Black Friday at the Park Plaza Mall in the afternoon.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also urged NATO leaders to immediately approve the uncontested parts of Ukraine for membership.

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Russell Martin’s turn to talk to Sky. “It’s exciting for Joe Lumley … Alex McCarthy played through the pain barrier for us on Sunday, he’d had an injection … I love and admire that about him, because he didn’t have to do that, but he did … the reaction to the game has not been very good, he’s had a very stiff knee this week … so we have to make big decisions … we really trust Joe … it’s an amazing opportunity for him … we have certain principles we want to live by … energy and momentum is really important … when and where we flex and adapt … the feeling and temperature of the game.”

Fabian Hürzeler speaks to Sky Sports. “When you watch our games you see we play in some phases very good, but in some we struggle … the next step is to play consistently for 90 minutes in all phases of the game … today we have another opportunity to prove it … we are in the right direction … the place in the table is confirmation … but the League is so unpredictable … every day is special.”

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Pro-Palestinian protests in Montreal have turned violent, hurling small explosive devices and smoke bombs, smashing windows, burning cars.

Ali Krieger has moved on a little over a year after her ex-wife Ashlyn Harris filed for divorce last October.

Flame Canada. GOP Rep. Mike Lawler evoked the “South Park” movie’s anti-Canuck anthem Friday to blast state Sen. Liz Krueger’s proposal for New York to join Canada in light of Donald Trump returning to the White House. The Hudson Valley congressman posted a cheeky tweet in response to the Manhattan Democrat’s recent public musings about...

It’s been a long time coming. Taylor Swift released her 256-page Eras Tour hardcover book, which includes 500 never-before-seen photos from the concerts as well as personal reflections. Among those, she discusses how the Eras Tour came to be, what it took for “The Tortured Poets Department” to be added in mid-tour, the glittering wardrobe...

“This guy is really funny,” Dr. Phil says of his impersonator.

The author has been named winner of the LGBTQ book prize for his second novel, having won the Polari first book award in 2023. This year’s debut award goes to Nicola Dinan, with Sarah Hagger-Holt taking the children’s prize

Jon Ransom has taken home a Polari prize for the second year running, with his second novel The Gallopers winning 2024’s overall prize for books that “push the boundaries of LGBTQ fiction.”

Last year, the author’s debut novel The Whale Tattoo won the Polari first book prize, which has this year been won by Nicola Dinan for her novel Bellies. Meanwhile Sarah Hagger-Holt has been awarded the biannual Polari children’s and YA prize for her children’s story The Fights That Make Us.

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As the tennis world continues to grapple with the suspension of five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, Nick Kyrgios added his two cents in a string of increasingly salacious X posts.

Igor Shesterkin made 32 saves in the loss and kept the Rangers in the game despite most of the game being played in their defensive zone.

“I got 35 cents. The other guy got $6 million."

"I'm like would I end up back in hospital again?" - Frankie Bridge.

With the IDF striking Thursday against terrorists moving to launch another attack, the wheels are already coming off the supposed Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire.

She stays repping her man! Taylor Swift arrived to Arrowhead Stadium the day after Thanksgiving to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Las Vegas Raiders. She paid special homage to her significant other by wearing an “87” necklace in honor of his jersey number. Watch the full video...

Shopping for Christmas gifts has never been easier — but choosing the perfect toys for your little ones has also never been more challenging. With so many stores and online shops at your fingertips, and more toy options than Santa could have ever imagined, deciding what to put under the tree is no easy feat. To ease some of that bah humbug-inducing burden, we’ve compiled a snapshot of some of this year’s most in-demand holiday finds for kids of all ages. Read More

The Islanders are meant to be getting healthier right about now.

After being brought to life, the sexy snowman of Netflix’s “Hot Frosty” can laugh and play just the same as you and me — except a million times dumber. 

A boy grieving the death of his sister meets a new friend who helps him cope with his loss in this new Netflix original.